Tom passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in
Unity, Saskatchewan, at the age of 84. He is lovingly remembered by his wife
Georgina of 57 years; daughter, Shelly Horsman and family Melissa and Courtney
Horsman; son, Stan (Myrna) Weber and family Ashley Weber and children Macyn and
Chesney; Michael (Brandi) Weber and children Aria and Jaya; Cory (Sheena) Weber
and children Willoh and Kaegen; son, Bruce (Roberta) Weber and family Stephanie
(Jared) Lowe and children Jonathon and Alexander; Kelly (Madison) Weber; son,
Brent (Lucy) Weber and family Jessica and Kayla Weber; siblings, Marie Miko,
Albert (Betty)Weber, Mag Mandin, Ben (Irene) Weber, Jean (John) Wirachowsky and
Rita (Norman) Stifter; sister-in-law, Alice Weber; several nieces, nephews and
extended family members.
Tom was predeceased by his parents, George and
Odelia Weber; two infant daughters; siblings, Bill (Irene) Weber, Luke Weber,
Margaret (Bruno) Cey, Amelia (Joe) Schwab; brother-in-law, Ted Miko and Ted
Mandin.
A Funeral Mass has taken place at St
Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Unity SK. Memorial donations in memory of Tom
may be directed to Prairie Branches or Unity KidSport.
The family of Murray Lloyd, a longtime
resident of Davidson, are saddened to announce that he passed away on June 15,
2019 at Davidson Health Centre.
Murray was born on Dec. 19, 1936 in
Cutknife, Sask. His parents Walter and Margaret farmed at Adanac and Pense
before moving to Davidson in 1948 to open a service station. When the highway
changed in 1954 they opened Macleod’s Store. Murray started in the store at
that time. After the retirement of their parents, Murray and brother Harold
continued operating the store until 1985.
Murray was very community minded. He was a
member of the Kinsmen Club and Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He was
a volunteer driver and enjoyed curling. He also fixed many sewing machines and
bikes.
Murray leaves to mourn Betty, his wife of
59 years; children Glennda (Paul) Maatman, Melody Rostie, David (Jan) Lloyd,
Vaughn (Richelle) Lloyd; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren;
in-laws Dennis and Pat Lucki, Alice and Lynden Zimmer, Gerry and Rhonda Lucki
and Milton Schilling as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and longtime
friends.
Murray was predeceased by his parents
Walter and Margaret Lloyd, his brother Harold, sister-in-law Janet, in-laws
Cliff and Margaret Lucki, brother-in-law Don Lucki, sisters-in-law Sheila Lucki
and Sandra Schilling.
The funeral service was held in Davidson
Sacred Heart Catholic Church on June 21, 2019. Bishop David Ashdown officiated
assisted by Rev. Tracy Taylor. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of
arrangements.
For those so wishing,
memorial donations in memory of Murray may be directed to Davidson Fire
Department.
I am sad to announce the passing of June
Reeves on June 22, 2019 at the Tofield extended care facility in Alberta. June
was born in Czar, Alberta in 1931, raised in Rush Lake, Saskatchewan and moved
to Imperial, Saskatchewan where she met and married Clifford Reeves in 1952.
They farmed for many years retiring to Watrous in 1976. She moved to Tofield in 2014 to be closer to family. She is survived by son Lee, his wife Doreen and her grandchildren Ashley and Nick. June was predeceased by her brother Jack Whitcomb and sister Joyce Bethge. She is survived by her brother Gary and sister Evelyn and numerous nieces and nephews. A family service was held in Tofield.
The Celebration of Life for Dan Masich of
Davidson was held Monday, May 13th, 2019 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Davidson, SK. Family and friends
gathered to honour and remember a kind gentleman, one who greeted everyone with
a warm smile and a genuine, “How are you?”.
Dan’s story is all about f words – that is
family, farm, faith and friends.
Dan was born on the family farm near
Bladworth, on January 10th, 1932 to Croatian parents Joseph and Mary
(Balen). He was the third of seven
children. Dan walked or went by buggy or
sleigh to Rockwood school north of Bladworth, completing grade eight and
earning excellent grades. He completed grade ten at Bladworth School #1491. In 1948 after a tornado destroyed the
Bladworth homestead the family moved to the Davidson district settling just
south of Star School on Highway 44. Eventually Dan and his older brother Joe
farmed together, with seasonal help from Larry (Saskatoon), John (Nipawin,
Prince Albert), Kay (Saskatoon), Josephine (Saskatoon), Emilie (Victoria) and
their families. Dan retired from active farming in 2013 (but not the farm!) and
rented the land to the younger generation of neighbours. In 1980 the Bladworth land received the Family
Farm Heritage Award to honour the SE ¼ 23 28 2 W3 continuously operated by the
Masich family since 1917.
Dan was a man of faith. He was a member of
the Knights of Columbus since 1963 and received the Knights 50 Year Charter
Member award in 2013. He was the Grand Knight in 1988, followed by Past Grand
Knight and numerous other Offices of the Order; church choir member in the
1970’s; certified Minister of the Eucharist in 1985; Chairman of the Sacred
Heart Parish Council from 1987-1991. In the mid 50’s Dan and his brother Joe
volunteered to help build Davidson’s new Sacred Heart Church.
Throughout the years Dan received numerous
certificates of recognition for his service to the Community making many
Friends along the way. He served the Davidson Credit Union as Director for 7
years from 1968-1974; was a Board member of the Davidson Co-op; received a
Certificate of Recognition from the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool for 30 years as a
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Committee Member; assisted with the Boy Scouts in
Davidson in 1981 and 1982; has been a supporter of the Central Saskatchewan
Music Festival since 1975.
Although farming was a full time job, Dan
still made time to dance! He and his wife Elaine taught social ballroom dancing
for the Community College and as Round Dance Instructors were on staff at three
International Square and Round dance Conventions. Together they were Leaders of
Carousel Dance Club #177 from 1985 to 2016.
Dan was predeceased by his parents Joseph
and Mary, his brother Joe, sisters Kathleen (Harry Meints) and Josephine (Frank
Duchscher). He is loved and missed by
his brothers John (Ivy Trevena), Larry (Charleen Hartman), sister Emilie
(Robert Dougans), his wife Elaine, children Theo (Sylvie Hammond), daughter
Jennifer (Kevin Torgerson), five grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Thanks to everyone who participated in or
attended the Celebration, to everyone who sent words of encouragement, prayers,
cards, gifts of food, to everyone who shared their memories of Dan, to everyone
who offered their time and effort should we need anything. All is a testimony to a life well lived and
to the many fine people who had a connection to Dan.
Dan Masich, January 10th, 1932 – May 8th, 2019
God has you in his keeping, we keep you in our hearts.
John Lewis Palmer of Bladworth, Sask. age
76 passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17th, 2019. John had fought a long
courageous battle with cancer. He finally succumbed to his illness at the
Davidson hospital with his family by his side. John is survived by his loving
family: wife Darlene; children Lana (Steve), Lenny (Richelle), Michelle, and
Lorie; grandchildren Raila, Justin, Kelsey, Madison, Autumn, Pierce, Macy, and
Mason; great-grandchildren Elena, Jaxtyn, Madison, Zaine, and Phoenix; brother
Bob (Monette); sister Lois (Irv); sister-in-law Sylvia; also numerous nieces,
nephews, and other family members.
John was predeceased by his
parents Gordon and Hazel Palmer, and brother Larry. A graveside service was
held on Friday, May 24th, 2019 at 2:00pm at the Bladworth, Sask. Cemetery
followed by a social gathering at the Bladworth Community Hall. For those so
wishing, memorial donations in memory of Jack may be directed to the Bladworth
Cemetery, Bladworth Hall or the Bladworth Elks. Hanson’s Funeral Home of
Davidson in care of arrangements.
Verna passed away on May 24, 2019 after a brief
illness at the age of 95.
She is survived by her daughter Nola (Bob)
Pruden, granddaughter Cheryl (Mike) Matevin, grandson Merle (Bobbie Joe) Pruden
and families; daughter-in-law Gwen Zwarich, grandsons Terry (Michelle), Kyle
(Taylor) and Ian (Christine) and families; sister Stella Jess and many nieces
and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Steve, daughter Diane, son
Terry, great-grandson Quinton; parents Oscar and Julia Olson; brothers
Randolph, Marvin, Stanley, Gordon and Palmer; and sisters Gladys Haight and
Eunice Johnson.
Verna was born and raised
on a farm west of Kenaston. After marrying Steve they farmed east of Kenaston
until his passing. Verna continued to manage her farm for many years. Many
stories could be told of her various escapades during her long life. She loved
music, the outdoors, caring for her yards and flowers and finding treasures at
auction/yard sales. Funeral services for Verna will be held at the Hanley
Centennial Hall on Wednesday June 5, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations in
memory of Verna may be directed to the Hanley United Church, Kenaston Cemetery
or a charity of choice. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of
arrangements.
